Building​/Construction Inspector

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life.

LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

The Inspection Department provides professional quality assurance and regulatory support for the Facilities Services Division’s school construction projects. This support is provided by experienced Inspection Department staff with backgrounds in public school construction, architecture, engineering contracting, general construction and specialized crafts.

• Insurance:
  Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Retirement:
  Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Vacation:
  Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
• Paid Holidays:
  Up to 13 days.

NOTE:

Positions in this job classification may be offered on a 10 or 11 month basis - salary and paid time off for 10 or 11 month positions will be adjusted accordingly.

A Building/Construction Inspector for the Los Angeles Unified School District performs continuous inspection of contract school construction for compliance with plans, specifications, and contract documents. Extensive driving is required in fulfilling responsibilities.

• Performing continuous inspection of wood frame, reinforced concrete, Gunite, masonry, and structural steel construction for compliance with plans, specifications, contract documents, and all applicable State and local building codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Analyzing plans, specifications, and contract documents and interprets or secures interpretation of plans and specifications for contractors and subcontractors.
• Notifying architects, engineers and project teams of material or work quality that does not meet the requirements of the approved contract documents or applicable codes.
• Coordinating and monitoring the on and off-site work of specialized inspectors and materials testing laboratories including the document control of all issued reports.
• Maintaining daily reports of construction progress, site activity, and events.
• Verifying all approved scope change and signs affidavits required by State and Local authorities and the Facilities Services Division.
• Representing the District on construction sites, in contacts with contractors, engineers, commissioned architects, and the public.

Education:

Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency is required. College semester units or equivalent quarter units from a recognized college or university in the areas of architecture, engineering, construction management, and construction technology are preferable.

Special:

Building/Construction Inspectors must possess and maintain certification as a Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3 General Inspector by the Division of the State Architect (DSA).

A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and use of a motor vehicle.

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We anticipate receiving a number of well qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner. To honor this request we will be adhering to a pre-planned employment assessment schedule. If you are unable to attend the scheduled assessment dates, please note that we recruit for this position on a regular basis.

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